Hi everybody, I'm new to this forum. I found a lump in my breast at the end of August and was told On 28th September I had a hormonal type of breast cancer. I'm still waiting to see the oncologist but I have been told I will have to have chemo and surgery...
Hey All, I had mastectomy in March, started Chemo in June, hopefully Chemo will end next week before radiotherapy. I have a CT scan on Monday to see if there are anymore tumours, I’ve been reassured there shouldn’t be due to the intensity of treatment...
Hello This is my first time on any online forum, so I'm not quite sure how it all works. I got diagnosed with breast cancer last month. It is in both breasts. Operation this Friday (wide incision both sides and removal of two lymph nodes on both sides...
I start my week of Radiotherapy on Thursday and to be honest I don't know what to expect. I guess everyone is different, I was just wondering if anyone had any hints or tips for it. Thanks
Hello, 3 weeks ago I noticed my left breast was a bit pink. Didn't think much about it . 10 days ago felt it in the shower and thought it was a bit heavier and swollen. Couldn't feel a lump exactly though the skin felt a bit thick. Saw GP who referred...
Went to scan as had change in shape was not expecting anything to be found so only 48 hours ago I was told out right by Dr that she's 90 percent sure it's cancer before the biopsy results come back so what the hell do I do now
Hello i had my first treatment yesterday, I was expecting to be having symptoms by now I am feeling fine. Has anyone else been the same as me and had no side effects ? If so when did they start? If all sessions are like this one I will be one happy...
Hi all, I recently visited my GP for an entirely different issue and the next thing I know I have been referred to the breast cancer clinic for an untrasound.in 5 days time. I don't even know what it is or what they do. Entering a waiting room full...
Hi, I had a lumpectomy a few weeks ago, but I need to have another op as pre-cancer cells were still detected. As I was in recovery I booked my Covid vaccination booster along with flu jab, these are due to take place the day before my next op, is it...
Had lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node removal … it’s almost a week since a pretty basic surgery and I’ve never been angrier or more exhausted in my life. My mobility is ok, though that first shower and the RULES and no scents and lotion that spreads...
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